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The document provides the schedule of performances for the Chapel Choir at the University of Glasgow for the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. It includes the dates, times, locations and selected music for various choral concerts, services, and events from September through December. Safety protocols for COVID-19 such as sign-ins, distancing, and masks are also noted. The choir will perform a variety of sacred choral works and new compositions while participating in services and festivals both on and off campus.
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The document provides the schedule of performances for the Chapel Choir at the University of Glasgow for the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. It includes the dates, times, locations and selected music for various choral concerts, services, and events from September through December. Safety protocols for COVID-19 such as sign-ins, distancing, and masks are also noted. The choir will perform a variety of sacred choral works and new compositions while participating in services and festivals both on and off campus.
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Chapel Choir 2021-2022
Music List – Semester 1
In order to comply with Scottish Government’s Track and Trace scheme, anyone attending a service in chapel is
required to check in using the QR code, or by leaving their contact details on the sign in sheet provided. We are
observing 1m social distancing in chapel and ask that you do not sit anywhere other than the marked seats. You
will be required to wear a facemask at all times while inside the chapel, unless medically exempt. Numbers are
limited due to the capacity of the building, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Please enter the chapel
by the set of steps closest to the main gate unless you require the accessible entrance, which is in the West Quad,
close to the chaplaincy corridor. We will also be streaming our services and events.
Tuesday 28 September, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Choral Contemplations I – How can I keep from singing?
Chapel Choir’s first public performance since March 2020.
Free tickets for the livestream are available here:
How can I keep from singing, arr. Katy Lavinia Cooper (b. 1979)
Hymn to St Cecilia, Herbert Howells (1892–1983)
Thou openest thine hand, Ronald Law (b. 1947)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Basil Harwood (1859–1949)
Floreat alma mater, John B McEwen (1868–1948)
Sunday 3 October, 11.30am Old Cumnock Old Church
Cumnock Tryst Festival Service
A small group of singers from Chapel Choir will lead the liturgy at the annual Cumnock Tryst festival.
https://www.thecumnocktryst.com/festival-service-2021
Introit: Alleluja, Ilona Dobszay-Meskó (b. 1981)
Anthem: Thou openest Thine hand, Ronald Law (b. 1947)
Tuesday 5 October, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Choral Evensong – ‘Start of Year’
A traditional evening service of words and music sung by the Chapel Choir, led by the honorary Anglican
Chaplains.
Introit: In prayer and supplication, Amy Beach (1867–1944)
Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in Ab, Basil Harwood (1859–1949)
Psalm: 122
Responses: Richard Ayleward (1626–1669)
Anthem: Greater Love, John Ireland (1879–1962)
Tuesday 12 October, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Choral Contemplations II – Reincarnations
Music by Samuel Barber and Mátyás Seiber
Reincarnations – Samuel Barber (1910–1981)
Three Hungarian Folksongs – Mátyás Seiber (1905–1960)
Tuesday 19 October, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Taizé Service
A reflective service or prayer and music, led by the University Chaplain.
Tuesday 2 November, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Choral Evensong – ‘Cop26’
Including the first performance of a new work for choir by Harold Thalange, commissioned by the
University of Glasgow as part of the ‘Dear Green Bothy’ project.
Introit: New commission - Harold Thalange (b. 1995)
Responses: Bernard Rose (1916–1996)
Psalm: The strain upraise of joy and praise, Notker the stammerer (c. 840–912)
Canticles: Leaves of life Magnificat - Katy Lavinia Cooper (b. 1979); Nunc Dimittis, Gustav Holst (1874–1934)
Anthem: Seek him that maketh the Seven Stars - Jonathan Dove (b. 1959)
Mon 8 November, 12pm Venue TBC
COP 26 Taizé Lunchtime Service
Led by members of the Taizé community and Chapel Choir
Tuesday 9 November, 12pm Venue TBC
COP 26 Taizé Lunchtime Service
Led by members of the Taizé community and Chapel Choir
Tuesday 9 November, 6pm Venue TBC
Choral Contemplations III – Singing for the Environment
New commission, Harold Thalange (b. 1995)
Excerpts from I share creation, Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)
O Frondens Virga, Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179), arr. Drew Collins (b.1975)
Seek him that maketh the seven stars, Jonathan Dove (b. 1959)
passage from impermanence – Meredith Monk (b. 1978)
Wednesday 10 November Venue TBC
COP 26 Taizé Lunchtime Service
Led by members of the Taizé community and Chapel Choir
Thursday 11 November Venue TBC
COP 26 Taizé Lunchtime Service
Led by members of the Taizé community and Chapel Choir
Thursday 11 November, 6pm St Aloysius
COP26 Taizé Vigil
An evening vigil of Taizé music and prayer in the beautiful acoustics of St Aloysius.
Friday 12 November Venue TBC
COP 26 Taizé Lunchtime Service
Led by members of the Taizé community and Chapel Choir
Sunday 14 November, 10.45am Memorial Chapel
Service of Remembrance
Introit: For the Fallen, Guest (1924–2002)
Canticle: Nunc Dimittis in A, Charles Villiers Stanford (1852–1924)
Anthem: Greater Love, John Ireland (1879–1962)
Tuesday 16 November, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Choral Contemplations IV – Contrafacta and counterfeit
A concert exploring ‘contrafactored’ music in Renaissance Europe. This is the annual ‘small groups’
concert, where members of choir work in smaller ensembles
Tuesday 23 November Memorial Chapel
Choral Contemplations V – Missa Solenelle, Louis Vierne (1870–1937)
Our final Choral Contemplations of the session features a performance of Vierne’s acclaimed setting of the
mass.
Tuesday 30 November
Taizé Service
A reflective service or prayer and music, led by the University Chaplain.
Sunday 5 December, 7.30pm Memorial Chapel
Madrigirls Advent Service
Tuesday 7 December, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Choral Evensong – ‘Advent’
Introit - O Frondens Virga, Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179), arr. Drew Collins (b.1975)
Canticles – Evening Service in A, Charles Villiers Stanford (1852–1924)
Anthem – Gabriel’s Message – Eleanor Daley (b.1955)
Saturday 11 December, TBC Crichton Memorial Church
Crichton Carol Service
Music and readings for Christmas, with the Dumfries Town Band.
Sunday 12 December, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Nine Lessons and Carols
A traditional service of carols and readings.
Tuesday 14 December, 6pm Memorial Chapel
Family Carols
An informal carol concert with plenty of congregational singing. Christmas jumpers encouraged.